Celebrate like a Viking! :)

September 19, 2013

It's my birthday!! I've decided to celebrate my birthday(you get to dine for free as long as you are accompanied by a paying adult) at Vikings SM North The Block branch with my special man. I had it reserved 1 month prior to my birthday so I had no worries. We were early yet the line was already long.

First plate

Contents:

3 pcs. of ebi tempura - not too oily, batter not crisp yet thin so it's not too filling.

Steamed shrimp - I'm a fan of shrimp so I filled my plate with these. This sums up my first plate.

Side plate

Content:

2 pcs of grilled squid - I loved it so I had it again with my third plate.

2 sticks of bbq - I liked the taste of their bbq and the meat was tender.

2 sticks of chicken wings - I didn't get to eat this. I'm just too lazy to take out the bones (but not too lazy to remove the flesh of the shrimp from its shell ;) ) According to my special man, it was a bit sweet.

Grilled squid

Second plate

Contents:

A slice of roasted lamb - absolutely divine together with the mint.

A slice of beef tenderloin - loved it with the peppercorn gravy.

A small scoop of mashed potato - not too creamy. simply mashed. I liked it with the tenderloin.

A spoonful of ratatouille - light vegetable dish with tomato sauce. 

Third plate

Contents:

4 pcs. of hakaw - I wish I still had stomach space for more. :(

1 pc. chicken feet - it was ok. Usual.

1 pc. chuchow dumpling - I had no idea what this was but it looked harmless. It had taro(i think) inside.

Steamed shrimp - again :) Obviously I love 'em.

I would've gotten something from the sushi area but I'm just too lazy to line up and wait for people to make up their minds. So in the end, I didn't get any from that area.

My fourth plate

Fourth plate

Contents:

A slice of roasted lamb - again, with mint :)

A slice of beef tenderloin - again, with peppercorn gravy :)

5-6 pcs. of nachos topped with chili, cheese and a bit of sour cream on the side - yummy! Now, if you're not used to the smell and flavor of cumin, skip the chili.

Dessert

A bowlful of vanilla yogurt topped with peaches (from the salad bar) and three assorted fruit preserves (blueberry, cranberry, and strawberry - all from the crepe area)

A shotglass of coffee panacotta - I would've loved a stronger coffee taste

A shotglass of strawberry mousse - lacks the taste of strawberry. It was like eating a pink-colored whipped cream.

An extra mini ramikin of leche flan - not creamy. I didn't like it.

I wish they had fresh oranges in the fruits area to balance the sweetness of the other desserts.

Drinks

I normally drink water, but I tried their strawberry lemonade - too sour for my liking but it was good. You should go for the blueberry lemonade. 

Birthday Cake

Since it was my birthday, I got a free mocha cake. :) They even have employees who sing a "Happy Birthday" song for you, you get to wear a Viking hat, and they dance too! Thank you Vikings! I had a great birthday! 'Til next year :)